The hidden symmetry behind 10 of the greatest cinematic shots of all time

The composition of your favorite scene from a show or movie may have more to do with the placement of the objects on screen than we realize.

Raymond Thi, the founder of the app "Composition Cam" that helps people plan symmetrical or proportioned shots, created an equally interesting Instagram account and Twitter account dedicated to revealing the hidden lines in some classic movies.

Broken down like this, it becomes obvious why these movies are so visually pleasing. Keep reading to see some examples from the designer of the app:

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The still from season five of "Game of Thrones" shows simple symmetry.

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Harry Potter and Snape both frame this still from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" movie.

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The mid-sink Titanic creates a line right across the screen for this shot from the '90s film.

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This shot from the Academy Award-winning movie "Birdman" shows some slightly more complex symmetry in the works.

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This "House of Cards" scene frames the iconic Claire Underwood with precision.

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A still from 1966's "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" directs the eye right to the far figure.

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The lines also show the importance of balance in a shot like this scene from the 2005 indie movie "Brick."

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The foreground and background each play an important role in directing the viewers' eyes, as seen in this shot from the 2006 movie "Children of Men."

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This shot from the 2014 thriller "It Follows" shows how contrasting colors can also help balance a scene.

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And the placement of bodies combined with the lighting in this scene from the 1999 movie "The Matrix" is absolutely breathtaking.